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IV. CONSE~T CALENDAR A.
COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES
MAY 8, 2000
I. CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Community Services Commission was called to order at 7:00
p.m. in the La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room. Chairperson St. Johns
presided over the meeting. Commission Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Commissioner Deborah Bechard
Commissioner Mike Davis
Commissioner Kathryn Pederson-Nadler
Commissioner Joan Rebich (Vice Chairperson)
Commissioner Victoria St. Johns (Chairperson)
VACANCY:
One
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Commission Michelle Henson
STAFF PRESENT:
Dodie Horvitz, Community Services Director
Debbie DeRenard, Finance Secretary
II. PUBLIC COMMENT
Dennis Lid introduced himself and advised that he recently had moved to the La
Quinta area and wants to be involved in the community.
III. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION - It was moved by Commissioners Rebich/Peterson-Nadler to confirm
the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
IV. CONSENT CALENDAR
A. Approval of Minutes of April 10 & 12, 2000.
MOTION - It was moved by Commissioners Rebich/Bechard to approve
the minutes of April 10 & 12, 2000 as submitted. Motion carried
unanimously.
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PUBLIC HEARING -
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VI. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Community Park Public Meeting
Ms. Horvitz advised that the first meeting of the Community Park will be
scheduled in June. When a date is confirmed - notices will be mailed to
everyone from the Youth Workshop and the entire community. She
further advised that the Park Naming Submittal Form was included in the
agenda. At the first Community Park meeting, the Naming Form could
be distributed. The meeting will be held at La Quinta High School.
Commissioner Peterson-Nadler advised Staff to let the School District
know that she would be in attendance and the use of the facility should
be provided at no charge.
Ms. Horvitz advised the Commission that they could ask questions and
speak at the Community Park meeting as individuals.
MOTION - It was moved by Commissioners Peterson-Nadler/Bechard to
start the Park Naming process. Motion carried unanimously.
B. COMMISSION WORK PLAN
The Commission reviewed the Work Plan and the following changes were
submitted:
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Delete La Quinta Post - Remove one of the listings of
the Chamber of Commerce
Separate the Youth Committee and the Community
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Remove ARC Youth Program - it is the same as the
American Red Cross which is already listed
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In response to the Commission, Ms. Horvitz advised that she will report
back to the Commission regarding the VIPS Program. She further
advised that the Joint Community Service Commission/City Council
Meeting will be held on September 26, 2000. She advised that when a
time has been confirmed for the meeting - an agenda will be mailed to the
Commissioners.
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MOTION - It was moved by Commissioners Rebich/Davis to approve the
Work Plan in draft form for final approval at the meeting in June. Motion
carried unanimously.
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND WRITTEN MATERIALS
None
VIII. COMMISSIONER ITEMS
It was the consensus of the Commission that the Youth Workshop was a
success. The Commission agreed that the youth in the area had several great
ideas and had a lot to offer.
Ms. Horvitz advised that staff would address some of the issues when there
was more free time. She advised that staff is in the process of the Summer
Brochure and short staffed.
Commission Rebich advised that she attended the CV AG Human Services
meeting. There were two guest speakers, Mr. Bob Sanderfer spoke regarding
"No Kill Shelters" and Mr. Juan DeLara spoke regarding "Elder Abuse."
Commissioner Bechard advised that at the top of the bike path the awning has
a slit in the material. She further advised that the sculpture had been defaced
with graffiti and the graffiti was quickly removed. At the request of the Artist,
boulders were added along the path so that vehicles could not drive near the
sculpture.
Commissioner Davis stated that the Community Picnic was a huge success. He
thanked staff and everyone involved.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION - It was moved by Commissioners Peterson-Nadler/Davis to adjourn
the meeting at 7:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
NEXT MEETING DATE, TIME AND TOPIC
June 12, 2000
La Quinta Civic Center Study Session Room
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Debbie DeRenard, Secretary
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